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acute bronchitis
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an inflammation of the lower respiratory tract that is usually due to infection
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atelectasis
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collapsed, airless alveoli
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bronchiectasis
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a disorder characterized by permanent, abnormal dilation of one or more large bronchi
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chylothorax
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lymphatic fluid in the pleural space due to a leak in the thoracic duct
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community-acquired pneumonia
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a lower respiratory tract infection of the lung parenchyma with onset in the community or during the first two days of hospitalization
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empiric treatment
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a method of treating disease based on observations and experience without always knowing the exact cause
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empyema
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accumulation of purulent exudate in the pleural cavity
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fiberoptic bronchoscopy
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diagnostic procedure that provides direct visualization of the bronchi and biopsy of tumors
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flail chest
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instability of the chest wall resulting from multiple rib fractures
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hemothorax
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accumulation of blood in the pleural space
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hospital-acquired pneumonia
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pneumonia occurring 48 hours or longer after hospital admission and not incubating at the time of hospitalization
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lobectomy
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surgical removal of one lobe of the lung
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lung abscess
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a pus-containing lesion of the lung parenchyma that results in a cavity formed by necrosis of lung tissue
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nonsmall cell lung cancer
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a histologic type of lung tumor that includes squamous cell carcinomas, adenocarcinomas, and undifferentiated large cell tumors
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paraneoplastic syndrome
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production of substances by lung tumor cells that alter hormonal, dermatologic, neuromuscular, vascular, hematologic, or connective tissue structure or function
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pleural drainage systems
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methods of draining fluids or blood from the pleural space to restore normal intrapleural pressure
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pleural effusion
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a collection of fluid in the pleural space
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pleurisy (pleuritis)
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inflammation of the pleura
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pneumoconiosis
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a general term for lung diseases caused by inhalation and retention of dust particles
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pneumonectomy
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surgical removal of an entire lung
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pneumonia
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an acute inflammation of the lung parenchyma usually caused by a microbial agent
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pneumothorax
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a collection of air or gas in the pleural space causing the lung to collapse
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pulmonary edema
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an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the lungs
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pulmonary emboli
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a thromboembolic occlusion of the pulmonary vasculature resulting from thrombi in the venous circulation or right side of the heart and from other sources, such as amniotic fluid, air, fat, bone marrow, and foreign IV material that travel as emboli until lodging in the pulmonary vessels
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pulmonary hypertension
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elevated pulmonary pressure resulting from an increase in pulmonary vascular resistance to blood flow through small arteries and arterioles
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small cell lung cancer
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a histologic type of lung cancer that is the most malignant and has the poorest prognosis
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tension pneumothorax
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a pneumothorax with rapid accumulation of air in the pleural space causing severely high intrapleural pressures with resultant tension on the heart and great vessels
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thoracentesis
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a procedure done to remove fluid from the pleural space
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thoracotomy
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surgical opening into the thoracic cavity
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tuberculosis
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an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis; usually involves the lungs, but also occurs in the larynx, kidneys, bones, adrenal glands, lymph nodes, and meninges and can be disseminated throughout the body
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